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n. Any of a several forms of static or oscillating distributions of charge or magnetization

"We examine previous claims for a preferred axis at $ (b, l) \approx (60, -100) $ in the cosmic radiation anisotropy, by generalizing the concept of multipole planarity to any shape preference (a concept we define mathematically)."

dipole    monopole    quadrupole   

dipole­dipole    nanocomposite    magnetostatic    non-covalent    homotypic